Facilities Operative

The post

Maintenance and compliance

• Perform basic compliance work, including filter cleaning or replacement, meter readings, water temperature checks, flushing low-use outlets, and directed RCD testing.
• Carry out basic minor repairs using hand tools where appropriate.
• Respond promptly to priority tasks and complete work to a high standard and on time.
• Follow risk assessments, safety requirements, University procedures, and applicable regulations and guidance; complete relevant documentation.

Facilities and portering

• Support University events, including graduations and open days, and assist with maintenance stores.
• Keep workshops and work areas clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
• Set up rooms and move or assemble furniture and equipment for meetings, teaching, and events, using supervisor-provided plans.
• Re-secure rooms and move waste and recyclable materials to campus holding areas; monitor skips and containers and report when they need emptying.

Reactive work and team support

• Assist with emergency work, including snow clearing and flood and drainage clearance.
• Help orient new staff, agency workers, and contractors to sites and share local knowledge.
• Report improvement opportunities and health, safety, or security issues; support colleagues and undertake other assigned duties.

Hours and working conditions

• The post is 36 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work five days over seven as operational needs dictate.
• The role participates in a backshift rota and may involve working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Work takes place across the University estate and may include working at height or in cramped or awkward spaces.

Essential criteria

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